I'm a Senior Frontend Developer with 7+ years of experience, specializing in architecting and delivering high-performance, scalable web applications. I'm an expert in React 18, Next.js, and TypeScript, with a deep focus on frontend architecture, including micro-frontends, design systems, and state management. I translate complex requirements into pixel-perfect, accessible UIs using Tailwind CSS, SCSS, and Material UI (React/Angular). I'm adept at leading the full SDLC, implementing CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions and AWS, and mentoring cross-functional teams. I'm passionate about performance optimization, Core Web Vitals, and solving architectural challenges through advanced data structures and algorithms.…

Chaitali Merai

I'm a Senior Frontend Developer with 7+ years of experience, specializing in architecting and delivering high-performance, scalable web applications. I'm an expert in React 18, Next.js, and TypeScript, with a deep focus on frontend architecture, including micro-frontends, design systems, and state management. I translate complex requirements into pixel-perfect, accessible UIs using Tailwind CSS, SCSS, and Material UI (React/Angular). I'm adept at leading the full SDLC, implementing CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions and AWS, and mentoring cross-functional teams. I'm passionate about performance optimization, Core Web Vitals, and solving architectural challenges through advanced data structures and algorithms.…

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I’m a Senior Frontend Developer with 7+ years of experience, specializing in architecting and delivering high-performance, scalable web applications. I’m an expert in React 18, Next.js, and TypeScript, with a deep focus on frontend architecture, including micro-frontends, design systems, and state management.

I translate complex requirements into pixel-perfect, accessible UIs using Tailwind CSS, SCSS, and Material UI (React/Angular). I’m adept at leading the full SDLC, implementing CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions and AWS, and mentoring cross-functional teams. I’m passionate about performance optimization, Core Web Vitals, and solving architectural challenges through advanced data structures and algorithms.

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Language

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Work Experience

Software Developer (Freelance) at Zestbrains Pvt. Ltd
March 1, 2023 - Present
Architected and delivered 5+ high-performance web applications in the eCommerce and SaaS sectors using React 18 and Next.js, implementing Tailwind CSS for rapid UI development and optimized Core Web Vitals. Engineered secure, scalable authentication & authorization using Firebase Auth and JWT for multi-tenant architectures. Established CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions and AWS (S3/CloudFront), reducing deployment cycles and ensuring 99.9% uptime. Led Agile demonstrations for international stakeholders, translating Figma/Adobe XD wireframes into pixel-perfect, scalable frontend systems.
Senior Software Developer at Green Apex Technolabs
September 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Led development of Yup.gg by integrating social APIs (Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, Twitter) using queue-based data processing for efficient feed updates. Pioneered a Micro-Frontend migration with Webpack Module Federation, breaking down monoliths into independent modules and boosting team velocity by 40%. Developed a centralized UI component library using React, Storybook, and Tailwind CSS to ensure brand consistency and WCAG 2.1 compliance. Optimized performance via memoization (useMemo, useCallback) and SCSS architecture, reducing initial bundle size and style redundancy by 35%. Managed complex state transitions with Zustand and React Context API while integrating Material UI. Enforced TypeScript best practices and standardized HTML5/CSS3 coding patterns across the team.
Senior Web Developer at Zestbrains Pvt. Ltd
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Developed and maintained 10+ full-stack web applications for clients in retail, healthcare, education, and logistics using Angular, React.js, and Bootstrap. Led full-stack development of 10+ enterprise SPAs using React and Angular, leveraging Angular Material and Bootstrap to deliver robust, modular service layers. Refactored legacy jQuery/PHP interfaces into modern, hook-based React components and SCSS modules, improving maintainability. Implemented Atomic Design with Material UI, creating a highly modular ecosystem of reusable components and reducing UI code redundancy by 30%. Integrated 3rd-party APIs and payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal), ensuring secure transaction flows and building responsive dashboards. Mentored a team of 5 junior developers, conducting code reviews and teaching modern styling techniques.
Frontend Developer at Jellynut Technology
June 1, 2014 - December 1, 2019
Developed interactive, user-centric UIs using React and Material UI, focusing on responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and WCAG-compliant accessibility. Engineered gamified Ed-Tech platforms including Reading Detective, Math Detective, and Science Detective, utilizing JavaScript and Cocos2dx to implement tiered difficulty levels. Architected modular game components and state management for high-traffic educational tools. Migrated frontend styling from vanilla CSS to SCSS with design tokens, variables, and mixins for consistent theming. Leveraged Firebase for real-time features, including push notifications and cloud messaging, while ensuring mobile-first design and offline-friendly UX.

Education

Web Development at Conestoga College
January 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) at CASPS College
January 1, 2011 - April 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services